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Cabinet Secretariat
Cabinet Secretary reviews the issue of Onion Prices in the Country
Chief Secretaries of major onion producing states apprise of the situation
States advised to make efforts to improve the supply of Onions
Cabinet Secretary Shri Rajiv Gauba today chaired a meeting of the Committee of Secretaries to review the issue of rising prices of Onions across the country.
In a video conference held with the Chief Secretaries of the 11 major onion producing states, the Cabinet Secretary was briefed about the various steps being taken by the States to tackle the rising prices of Onions.
Chief Secretaries from Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana participated in the video conference.
The Cabinet Secretary directed the States that the overall availability of the Onions has to be beefed up, considering the temporary shortage, to stabilise the prices.The Centre has already taken a decision on not allowing the export of Onions during the current season.
The States were further directed to maintain considerable buffer stocks, impose stock limits on traders and to ensure strict action against hoarding.
Shri Rajiv Gaubasaid that the Union Government has approved the import of 11000 Metric Tonnes of onions from the 29th November to tide over the situation. The deliveries are expected from the last week of December, 2019.
This is in addition to the decision of the Government to import 6090 Metric Tonnes of Onions from Egypt on the 22nd November 2019. The deliveries are expected from 2nd Week of December.
Cabinet Secretary directed the States to utilise their Food and Civil Supply Departments to procure and distribute Onions at reasonable prices.
Secretary Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Secretary Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Secretary Food & Public Distribution along with other senior officials of Government of India also attended the meeting.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
MOU signed between EIL and Mongolia for Project Management Consultancy for oil refinery
Memorandum of Understanding  between Engineers India Ltd, a PSU under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, and the Government of Mongolia through Mongol Refinery State Owned LLC was signed today, on the sidelines of PETROTECH-2019 event at Greater Noida, UP. The MoU is for Project Management Consultancy services for construction of an oil refinery plant in Mongolia by EIL. Government of Mongolia is in process to set-up 1.5 MMTPA greenfield crude oil refinery in Sainshand province, under Line of Credit  extended by Government of India. EIL has carried out Detailed Feasibility Study for the project. It has been pre-qualified and subsequently shortlisted for providing project management consultancy services to Mongol Refinery for the project. The MoU was signed by DrAltantsetsegDashdavaa, Executive Director, Mongol Refinery State Owned LLC and Mr R.K.Sabharwal, Director , EIL in the presence of Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, and the Mongolian minister.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM praises Saurav Ghoshal for winning the Silver Medal in the Squash Men's Singles event
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Saurav Ghoshal for winning the Silver Medal in the Squash Men's Singles event at the Asian Games.
The Prime Minister posted on X :
"Hats off to our champion player @SauravGhosal for winning the Silver Medal in the Squash Men's Singles event. His fantastic display of skill and determination in the game made this possible. This podium finish is a testament to his unwavering commitment and discipline."
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
1800 special guests from various walks of life, ranging from Sarpanches of Vibrant Villages, teachers, farmers, and fishermen, invited to participate in the Independence Day Celebrations in New Delhi
50 Nurses from across the country invited to witness the Independence Day Celebrations as Special Guests from the iconic Red Fort
I would like to thank the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji and the Government of India from the bottom of my heart for inviting us to participate in the Independence Day celebration in New Delhi. It is recognition of our efforts during COVID: Ms Anita Tomar
I express my regards to the government for recognizing our efforts and dedication during Covid. I also want to thank the government for its pro-nurse attitude that it has shown through various development schemes: Ms Vandana Kaushik
As part of the Independence Day celebrations in New Delhi, 50 Nurses along with their family members from across the country have been invited as Special Guests to witness and participate in the celebrations from the ramparts of the Red Fort. These Special Guests will be part of the 1800 special guests from various walks of life, including over 400 Sarpanches of more than 660 vibrant villages; 250 members from Farmer Producer Organisations scheme; 50 participants each of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme & Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana; 50 Shram Yogis  of the Central Vista Project, including the New Parliament Building; 50 each Khadi workers, those involved in construction of border roads, making of Amrit Sarovar& Har Ghar Jal Yojana as well as 50 primary school teachers, nurses and fishermen each.
The initiative to invite the people from all walks of life, across India, and be a part of the celebrations has been taken by the Government in line with its vision of ‘Jan Bhagidari’.
Members of the Nursing Community have expressed their appreciation for the Union Government’s initiative. Anita Tomar, one of the invited nurses, said, “I would like to thank the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji and the Government of India from the bottom of my heart for inviting us to participate in the Independence Day celebration in New Delhi. It is recognition of our efforts during COVID.”
Vandana Kaushik, a special invitee nurse further said, “I express my regards to the government for recognizing our efforts and dedication during Covid. I also want to thank the government for its pro-nurse attitude that it has shown through various development schemes”.
Ministry of Finance
Repayment of 8.27% GS2020- Issue of Press Communiqué
The repayment of Government securityis due as per details given below:
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The outstanding balance under ’8.27% Government Security 2020’ will be repayable on the effective date of repayment as indicated in column 4 of above table.In the event of a holiday being declared on effective day of repayment by any State Government under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, the Loan/s will be repaid by the paying offices in that State on the previous working day.
As per sub-regulations 24 and 24 of Government Securities Regulations, 2007 payment of maturity proceeds to the registered holder of Government Security held in the form of Subsidiary General Ledger or Constituent Subsidiary General Ledger account or Stock Certificate shall be made by a pay order incorporating the relevant particulars of his bank account or by credit to the account of the holder in any bank having facility of receipt of funds through electronic means. For the purpose of making payment in respect of the securities, the original subscriber or the subsequent holders of such Government Securities, shall submit the relevant particulars of their bank account well in advance.However, in the absence of relevant particulars of bank account/mandate for receipt of funds through electronic means, to facilitate repayment of the Loan on the due date, holders may tender the securities, duly discharged, at the Public Debt Offices, Treasuries/Sub-Treasuries and branches of State Bank of India  20 days in advance of the due date for repayment.
Full details of the procedure for receiving the discharge value may be obtained from any of the aforesaid paying offices.
Ministry of Defence
Navy Gets its First Woman Pilot
A batch of three trainee officers of the 7th Dornier Conversion Course  including a lady officer qualified as Dornier pilots and were awarded the coveted golden “Wings” ata simple and solemnceremony held at INS Garuda on 02 Dec 19. Vice Admiral AK Chawla, AVSM, NM, VSM, the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief , Southern Naval Command was the Chief Guest for the ceremony who presented the “Wings” to the passing out officers, signifying their qualification as naval aviators.
The FOC-in-C South Rolling Trophy for standing first in overall order of merit was awarded to Lieutenant Shivam Pandey. Sub Lieutenant  Shivangi created history as the first woman pilot of the Indian Navy, on successful graduation from the course.
The award of the ‘Wings’ marks the culmination of one year of flying training at the Air Force Academy , Dundigal and Indian Naval Air Squadron  550, INS Garuda in Kochi. From here on, these pilots will join the ‘Dornier Operational Flying Training’ course at INAS 550 from mid-January 2020, prior to joining an operational Maritime Reconnaissance squadron.
SLt Shivangi, a native of Muzaffarpur, Bihar was inducted into the Indian Navy under the Short Service Commission -Pilot entry scheme, and was part of the 27thNavalorientationcourseCourse at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala. She was commissioned into the Navy in June last year. As part of her training, SLt Shivangi has flown Pilatus PC 7 MkII, Basic Trainer at AFA and completed Dornier Conversion with the Indian Navy at Kochi. She will continue her training at INAS 550, the Dornier squadron at INS Garuda, to become a fully operational pilot on Maritime Reconnaissance  aircraft.
Special Service and Features
One Day Workshop on Income Tax
16 September 2022- Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development in Collaboration and guidance of Commissioner of Income Tax , Chennai organized a One Day Workshop on Tax Deduction/Collection at Source  under Corporate Connect programme for the benefit of the tax deductors of various Central Government Institutes and Organisations.
Shri. M. Arjun Manic, IRS, Joint Commissioner of Income Tax, TDS Range -3, Chennai, delivered the Introductory address.
Prof. Sibnath Deb, Director, RGNIYD in his special address welcomed the dignitaries and spoke on the importance of the topic chosen for the workshop.
Shri. D.V. Subbarao, IRS, Additional Commissioner of Income Tax TDS Range – 1, Chennai, gave the key note address in which he stressed on the tax payment and its benefits. He also threw light on the consequences of evading the tax payment.
Sessions such as the Basis of TDS and Latest Amendments, TDS Provisions and its effective application was highlighted by shri. L. Rajaraman, ITO and Dr. CA Abhishek Murali, President, All India Tax Payer’s Association , Chennai respectively.
The programme was attended by the 43 employees of various Government Organisations who are dealing with tax issues and the staff of RGNIYD.
Ministry of Heavy Industries
Ministry of Heavy Industries Signs an MoU with National Research Development Corporation
MoU to facilitate various activities for smooth implementation of the Scheme for Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector
Aim of this MoU is to make India a global hub for the manufacturing of capital goods: Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey
Ministry of Heavy Industries  has signed an MoU with National Research Development Corporation  for undertaking various activities for smooth implementation of the Scheme for Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector in the presence of Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey, Union Minister of Heavy Industries and Secretary, MHI, Shri Arun Goel here today. CMD, NRDC, Commodore Amit Rastogi  from NRDC and Shri Vijay Mittal, Joint Secretary on behalf of MHI signed the MoU.
As per the MoU, NRDC will conduct the activities like evaluation and review of the scheme, management of intellectual property rights and commercialization support for the products developed under Capital Goods Scheme Phase-I & II etc on behalf of MHI.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Pandey said that with a vision and mission to put Indian Economy on the wheel of high growth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a mantra of Atmanirbhar Bharat and this MoU will surely be able to help us to achieve that. He further stated that the vision of this MoU is to make India a global hub for the manufacturing of capital goods
It may be noted that Ministry of Heavy Industries On January 25, 2022, has notified the Scheme on Enhancement of Competitiveness in The Indian Capital Goods Sector- Phase-II for providing assistance to Common Technology Development and Services Infrastructure. The scheme has a financial outlay of Rs. 1207 crores with Budgetary support of Rs.975 crore and Industry Contribution of Rs.232 crore to expand and enlarge the impact created by Phase I of Capital Goods scheme, thereby providing greater impetus through creation of a strong and globally competitive capital goods sector.
Ministry of Finance
Monthly Review of Accounts of Union Government of India upto the month of December 2022 for the Financial Year 2022-23
The Monthly Account of the Union Government of India upto the month of December, 2022 has been consolidated and reports published. The highlights are given below:
The Government of India has received Rs 18,25,100 crore  upto December, 2022 comprising Rs 15,55,692 crore Tax Revenue , Rs 2,14,302 crore of Non-Tax Revenue and Rs 55,106 crore of Non-Debt Capital Receipts. Non-Debt Capital Receipts consists of Recovery of Loans of Rs 16,435 crore and Miscellaneous Capital Receipts of Rs 38,671 crore. Rs 6,09,437 crore has been transferred to State Governments as Devolution of Share of Taxes by Government of India upto this period which is Rs 1,59,127 crore higher than the previous year.
Total Expenditure incurred by Government of India is Rs 28,18,076 crore , out of which Rs 23,28,132 crore is on Revenue Account and Rs 4,89,944 crore is on Capital Account. Out of the Total Revenue Expenditure, Rs 6,80,853 crore is on account of Interest Payments and Rs 3,50,524 crore is on account of Major Subsidies.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Untreated Sewage
Rivers and water bodies in the country are polluted mainly due to discharge of untreated and partially treated sewage from cities/ towns and industrial effluents in their respective catchments. As per report published by Central Pollution Control Board  in March, 2015 sewage generation from urban areas in the country is estimated at 61, 948 million litres per day , against which available sewage treatment capacity was 23,277 mld.
Rivers also serve as a source for drinking water supply in many towns/cities. River cleaning is a continuous process and the Central Government assists the State Governments and Urban Local Bodies through schemes like ‘Namami Gange’ and National River Conservation Plan  of Ministry of Jal Shakti. NRCP has so far covered polluted stretches of 34 rivers in 77 towns spread over 16 States in the country with a sanctioned cost of Rs.5965.90 crore & sewage treatment capacity of 2522.03 million litres per day  has been created. Under Namami Gange programme, a total of 335 projects has been sanctioned at a cost of Rs.29,578 crore so far, of which 142 projects have been completed and made operational. Out of 335 projects, 156 projects are in the sewerage sector for creation of total sewage treatment capacity of 4867 mld and sewerage network of 5066 kms.
Water is a State subject and the Union Government supplements the efforts of State Governments and Union Territories by providing financial and technical assistance for the projects of drinking water supply. The States/ UTs and their agencies plan and approve projects of water supply as well as implement, operate& maintain these schemes.
Union Government in partnership with States and UTs is implementing the Jal Jeevan Mission -Har Ghar Jal to enable every rural household in the country to have potable water through Functional Household Tap Connection  by 2024, with an estimated outlay of Rs.3.60 lakh Crore.
In addition, sewerage & drinking water supply infrastructure is being created in urban areas under programs like Atal Mission for Rejuvenation & Urban Transformation  and Smart Cities Mission of Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti & Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Rattan Lal Kataria in Lok Sabha today.
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Ministry of Defence
IAF MiG-21 Bison Crash
An Indian Air Force MiG-21 Bison aircraft airborne from Air force Station Nal for a routine sortie, crashed near Bikaner, Rajasthan on 08 Mar 19 at around 1430 hrs. The pilot ejected safely. Initial inputs indicate the likely cause of accident as bird hit after take off. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to investigate the cause of accident.
Special Service and Features
IndianOil launches eco-friendly uniform, made from discarded PET bottles, for the company’s frontline energy workers - To recycle 20 million bottles annually
In a grand ceremony titled "Unbottled - Towards a Greener Future", Mr S M Vaidya, Chairman, IndianOil, launched a special “sustainable &green” uniform exclusively designed for nearly 3 lakh IndianOil Fuel Station Attendants and Indane LPG Gas delivery personnel. The dress materials for these uniforms have been extracted from recycled polyester derived from the processing of used & discarded PET bottles. This initiative would support recycling about 405 tonnes of PET bottles, equivalent to offsetting over 20 million bottles yearly. Renowned actor and environmental activist Ms Bhumi Pendekar also graced the launch event.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr S M Vaidya said, "These eco-friendly uniforms will shine as our green commitment, and I am delighted that our frontline energy soldiers will don them. About 8 million metric tonnes of plastic enter the ocean annually, and about 150 million metric tonnes circulate in our marine ecosystems. At this pace, by 2050, there will be more plastics in the sea than fish. The conversion of plastic bottles into fabric is a beautiful example of how diligent handling of problems opens doors to new opportunities." Mr Vaidya also spoke of IndianOil’s other eco-conservation outreaches like concerted drives to protect the Indian Single Horned Rhino and reintroduction of Cheetahs in Indian forests after it went extinct over seven decades ago. He also reiterated IndianOil’s commitment to go Net Zero by 2046.
Ms Bhumi Pendekar, while lauding IndianOil's green outreach, said, "Each of us can play a significant role by embracing sustainability as the way of life. As a citizen of the country, I feel proud that the country's leading energy company is undertaking unique environmental efforts like these. My thanks and compliments to IndianOil".A passionate advocate for the issue of climate change, Bhumi has also started a pan-India campaign, Climate Warriors, to raise awareness of environmental conservation and inspire citizens to embrace greener lifestyle choices.
Under this green initiative of IndianOil, used plastic bottles are shredded into flakes and then melted into micro-pellets. These micro-pellets are converted into yarns for weaving these green clothing. The green impact of this fabric goes even beyond the recycling benefits. The clothes match virgin polyester in quality, but its manufacture takes significantly fewer resources. Its production requires almost 60 per cent less energy, and CO2 emissions are reduced by nearly one-third compared to virgin polyester. Even when these clothes wear out, the used Polycotton uniforms can be mechanically recycled and converted into low-end quilts, blankets or even high-end denim fabric. The fabric conforms to Global Recycling Standard Certification.
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Memories and Magical Moments with All India Radio since Independence
All India Radio to broadcast every day from 15th August in its Prime time News Bulletins
"Azad Bharat Ki Baat- Akashvani ke Saath" - Reliving the journey of India over the past 75 years
Can be accessed on 100.1FM GOLD Channel, @AkashvaniAir &
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This is All India Radio. The news read by ..... Over the past 75 years since independence, India's largest public service broadcaster has been the proverbial story teller for the 1.3 billion citizens across the country.
All India Radio is celebrating 75 years of freedom with a unique initiative titled, "Azad Bharat Ki Baat- Akashvani Ke Saath." Starting 15th August 2022, the 90 second series will be broadcast on 100.1FM GOLD channel, prime time news Bulletins and across all of its platforms including social media. It will showcase the journey of India since Independence in various walks of life through the story telling of All India Radio- the Voice of Nation.
AIR will be looking back at the historic journey from the Birth of a nation to the Emerging Superpower that is Modern India with snippets from its repertoire. These include the voices of legends like Mahatma Gandhi, Homi Jahangir Bhabha, Sir CVRaman, Dr. Kurien Varghese, Dr. MSSwaminathan, Pandit Bhimsen Joshi , Melvin de Mello, Jasdev Singh to name a few. Every day one special story will be broadcast and uploaded on AIR Social media handles on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. It can be accessed on @AkashvaniAir & @airnewsalerts on Twitter, newsonairofficial YouTube channel, newsonair.gov.in, NewsonAir App, Facebook and Instagram
Since its inception on 8 June, 1936, All India Radio has been a witness to the history of the country including the first Independence Day, way back in 1947 to the liberation of Bangladesh to India making history at World Cup Cricket.
All India Radio is one of the largest broadcasting organisations in the world broadcasting in 23 languages and 179 dialects from 479 stations across the country. It reaches nearly 92 per cent of the area and 99.19 per cent of the total population. It's motto is 'Bahujan Hitaya: Bahujan Sukhaya', which means 'for the happiness of many, for the welfare of many',
We request our listeners to be prepared to relive the glorious moments that passes by and follow AIR on our social media handles.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Chief Minister of Tripura Shri Biplab Kumar Deb calls on Union Minister of, Consumer Affairs Food and Public Distribution Shri Ram Vilas Paswan in New Delhi
The Chief Minister of Tripura, Shri Biplab Kumar Deb called on the Union Minister of Consumer Affairs,Food and Public Distribution Shri Ram Vilas Paswan at KrishiBhawan in New Delhitoday. In the meeting,theChief Minister of Tripura, Shri Biplab Kumar Deb requested that Food Corporation of India should take up procurement of paddy and other food grains in the state of Tripura for greater interest of the farmers in the region. It was discussed that FCI will explore feasibility of procurement within North Tripura and Unokoti Districts  in the 1st phase and get the paddy milled from rice mills located at neighbouring Silchar/Karimganj districts of Assam, as per policy of the Government of India. The Chief Minister requested that a special policy should be made for the North-East state of Tripura for procurement by FCI. Shri Ram Vilas Paswan assured the Chief Minister that the matter would be referred to the Union Cabinet for a special policy for the state of Tripura.
Existing induction of rice by FCI from outsideTripura involves huge transportation and handling costs and in case of local procurement, there will be considerable savings. Annual production of Paddy in the State is around 12 lakh MT. Entire requirement of PDS  could be met out of the local production instead of induction from outside by the FCI.